use a 98+ air box insted of my elbow system that i got now?

 

No, it will not clear your hood/radiator. If you have a good aftermarket CAI it's going to do just as well as the lid style intake anyway.

 

i know the ws6 came with a similar ram air system, but i believe it may have sat further back. however they also have different hoods..... i cant say if this will clear the hood or not but the ls1 specialty hood doesnt really do much for clearance since it has the piping for the ram air running under it.